The Stanford Prison Experiment Was Found to Be Ethically Problematic

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Stanford Prison Experiment was found to be ethically problematic because________.

• A) The "inmates" had to do pushups
• B) It caused long-term psychological harm to the "inmates"
• C) It caused long-term psychological harm to the "guards"
• D) Participants were not permitted to exit the study

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Factors

Internal elements or attributes that motivate or drive an individual's behavior, often related to personal satisfaction, interest, or enjoyment of the task itself.

Task Significance

The degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people, within or outside the organization.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of a person's job or the characteristics of the work can affect job satisfaction, motivation, and performance.

Employee Competencies

The range of skills, knowledge, and attributes that employees bring to their work, contributing to their performance and the achievement of organizational goals.